Theatre vs. Theater
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both refer to a place where dramatic plays are held. However, 'theatre' is the British spelling, whereas, 'theater' is the American spelling.
Differences
'Theatre' is the British spelling, while, 'theater' is the American spelling. Look below:
Example
They're going to Her Majesty's theatre.
They set the theater on fire.
Similarities
Both refer to a place in which dramatic plays are put on display. Check out the examples below:
Example
The gates of the theater opened and the crowed rushed in.
When she was a child, she dreamt of becoming a theatre performer.
Are They Interchangeable?
They can be used instead of each other because they are one and the same. Compare:
Example
✓ So, where's the theatre?
✓ So, where's the theater?
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